Various reports indicate Mad Men had to shell out $250,000 to get the rights to use The Beatles' "Tomorrow Never Knows" at the end of last night's episode.

Holdout money well spent, Weiner.

Funny, the first thing I thought when I heard it was how expensive that scene must have been. Well worth it but you almost never hear the Beatles on TV because of that price tag. Didn't know it would be that much.

Funny, the first thing I thought when I heard it was how expensive that scene must have been. Well worth it but you almost never hear the Beatles on TV because of that price tag. Didn't know it would be that much.

Ringo and Paul had to sign off on it, but they were happy to because they apparently love the show.

The elevator scene was classic Mad Men. A seemingly normal scene capped off by a totally unexpected and rattling (even as a viewer) reference to a brutal death. I mean, in a busy office setting, who here would know for sure the elevator door isn't opening to your death before you realize it? just brilliant.

It could come back and actually get someone, perhaps in a state of hysteria or whatever as they are storming out, even Megan, but it might not be Mad Men's style. I think another lawn-mower-in-the-office moment is coming though.